Author Interview with Maureen McGowan + Giveaway

Today we welcome to Book Lovers Inc. Maureen McGowan the author behind the very original and fun Twisted Tales series: modern retelling of classic fairy tales with feisty, independent heroines who don’t wait around for their princes to rescue them but take matters into their own hands: like Cinderella training to be a ninja warrior and Sleeping Beauty patrolling as a vampire slayer! Please give a warm welcome to Maureen and enter for your chance to win one of her books.
Stella: Maureen can you please tell us a bit about yourself?
 
Maureen: I’m a recovering accountant who loves shoes and films and art—not to mention books—way more than I ever liked accounting. I secretly always wanted to be an artist or actor or writer, but I was handicapped by an aggressive practical side who thought it was important to earn …

Review: Sleeping Beauty: Vampire Slayer by Maureen McGowan

Format read: eARC Number of pages: 320 pages Publisher: Silver Dolphin BooksFormats available: paperbackRelease Date: 1 April 2011 Series: Book #2 in the Twisted Tales seriesSource: review copy provided by publisher through NetGalleyPurchasing Info: Goodreads, Author’s Website, Amazon, Book Depository

Blurb:

In this thrilling story full of adventure and romance, Sleeping Beauty is more than just a lonely princess waiting for her prince—she’s a brave, tenacious girl who never backs down from a challenge. With vampire-slaying talents that she practices in secret, Sleeping Beauty puts her courage to the test in the dark of night, fighting evil as she searches for a way to break the spell that has cut her off from her family. In a special twist, readers have the opportunity to make key decisions for Sleeping Beauty and decide where she goes next—but no …

Review: Cinderella: Ninja Warrior by Maureen McGowan

Format read: eARCNumber of pages: 320 pages Publisher: Silver Dolphin BooksFormats available: paperbackRelease Date: 1 April 2011 Series: Book #1 in the Twisted Tales seriesSource: review copy provided by publisher through NetGalleyPurchasing Info: Goodreads, Author’s Website, Amazon, Book Depository

Blurb:

In this fast-paced story full of adventure and romance, Cinderella is more than just a servant girl waiting for her prince—she’s a tough, fearless girl who is capable of taking charge of a dangerous situation. Seeking to escape the clutches of her evil stepmother, Cinderella perfects her ninja skills and magic talents in secret, waiting for the day when she can break free and live happily ever after. In a special twist, readers have the opportunity to make key decisions for Cinderella and decide where she goes next—but no matter the choice; the result is a story …